Los Altos Condo Gets a Contemporary Guest Room

Posted by Ward Wildanger on Sep 19, 2018 6:08:07 PM

When people come to visit, we want them to feel welcome and relaxed. But that doesn’t mean a guest room can’t be stylish and sophisticated, as well as bright and welcoming. I recently got to design a Los Altos guest room that combined all these aspects, and the results are stunning. Since the homeowners already had a wall bed and other built-in units from Valet Custom Cabinets & Closets, they knew that the quality and workmanship would be outstanding. It was up to me to come up with a design to match their guest room goal.

Topics: floating cabinets, Guest Rooms, Custom Desks

San Francisco Home near Presidio gets a Wall Bed and Closet Makeover

Posted by Ward Wildanger on Aug 31, 2018 1:16:33 PM

In San Francisco, space is at a premium. One way to take advantage of every inch is with a built-in wall bed and external wardrobe unit from Valet Custom Cabinets & Closets. I was able to create just such a space-saving solution for some homeowners near the Presidio.

Topics: San Francisco, Custom Closets, murphy beds, Guest Rooms, External Wardrobe, Custom Wall Beds

Ask Valet: How do you make overnight guests feel welcome in your home?

Posted by Tracey Lee Davis on May 9, 2017 7:20:26 AM

This is part of a series of "Ask Valet" blogs featuring tips for your home from the design team at Valet Custom Cabinets & Closets.

We asked a few designers at Valet Custom Cabinets & Closets what they felt all guest rooms should have to ensure the comfort of their overnight guests. Here’s what they had to say:

Topics: Custom Wall Beds, Guest Rooms, Guest room, Ask Valet

Downsizing Palo Alto Homeowners Use Murphy Beds to Create Multipurpose Living Rooms

Posted by Larry Fox on Nov 4, 2016 8:54:59 AM

I find it fitting that Palo Alto, a name that translates to “tall tree,” is such a haven for outdoorsy folks. A sizeable minority of commuters bike to work, and the city’s proximity to Foothills Park and Los Trancos Woods makes it a great location for professionals who still like to get away on the weekend. But all those beautiful views and green spaces (and high-profile tech companies like HP and Tesla) mean that housing is in high demand, and I’ve watched many of my clients make compromises on square footage when they buy homes here.

Topics: Custom Wall Beds, Custom Murphy Beds, Custom Cabinets, Living Rooms, Guest Rooms, Palo Alto